When they were on the ground, those mercenaries and sailors would often hang out in the taverns at the docks and ports, never returning unless they were drunk, as if they couldn't live without alcohol.
But on the ship, those drunkards never touched alcohol again, like ascetic ascetics.
"Drinking on the boat? If you want to die, just say so. The eldest sister will not let us touch even a drop of wine on the boat. If you want to be thrown out to feed the fish, I don't mind giving you my treasured wine."
A mercenary replied like this when faced with Lu Jian's question.
"Is this why you were drinking like crazy when you were on shore?"
Lu Tan asked.
"That's another thing. The reason why we drink is to remember the feeling of being at sea. After being drunk, we wander around, just like on a boat!"
The mercenary shouted.
Not far away, the sailor at the top of the mast was waving the flag in his hand. Lu Jian couldn't understand the flag, but the ship's speed had obviously accelerated a lot.
There are three ships in the fleet.
Including the flagship where Kohaku is located, the frigate where the mercenaries such as Rikukan and Iris are located, and a frigate dispatched by Sakurajima's Shimaji.
The island's ship will return in five days, and by then there will be only two ships left.
The wind direction was very good, and the ship was sailing in the deep sea. There were no monsters on the road. In the quiet night, there was only the gentle and low sound of the waves.
"Did you know that it is said that there is a gray mist in the sea, and as long as it is sucked into the mist, it will turn into a monster like filth!"
While the ship was moving normally, a sailor said seriously.
"Is there another island where there has always been a festival, but in fact the people on the festival are all monsters?"
Lu Tiao answered.
"That's not true, but it seems like there might be one!"
The sailor hesitated for a moment, then shouted again.
People who often walk on the sea have loud voices.
Lu Jian speculated that it might be because the sea breeze affects the transmission of sound, so these sailors have developed the habit of speaking loudly.
If your voice is not loud enough, how can you be a navy?
"There is also a huge sea snake living in the sea. It is said that when its tail is on Sakurajima, its head can reach Wajima!"
Another sailor also told the legend of the sea.
"The meat of such a big snake is definitely not very tasty."
Lu trip reviews.
"...I also heard that there are ghost ships on the sea. Those crew members were cursed because they stole the treasures of the gods and became immortal skeletons. Whenever the moonlight shines, they will roar,
Isn’t it terrible to kill every living person you see?”
A sailor on the other side also responded.
"Wouldn't it be great to live forever?"
Lu Tan commented again.
"..."
The sailors all felt that Lu Jian was making excuses.
"There are also haenyeo in the sea. Did you know that these women are the resentment of women who died in the sea. They will disguise themselves as drowned girls, lure the sailors closer, and finally kill all the crew members in their beds!"
Another sailor explained vividly.
"horrible."
Lu Tiao replied calmly.
"It's no fun talking to you."
The sailors all sneered at Lu Tiao.
"Ouch!"
A dog barked, and Laika ran out of the cabin somewhere, rubbed Lu Tiao's trouser legs, swung her four calves, and ran to the bow of the ship.
"Where did the dog come from?"
A sailor asked, and the next moment, Laika jumped into the sea with a splash.
"Someone fell into the water?"
Beside, the sailor who had not noticed this scene immediately became alert when he heard the sound.
"It's a dog."
A sailor warned me, but he still lit up a lantern to shine on the water.
Apart from the ripples caused by the ship passing by on the sea surface, no trace of any living creature could be seen struggling and swimming.
"Man, I'm sorry."
Someone patted Lu Tiao's shoulder, trying to comfort him after losing his pet.
"What's the regret?"
Lu Tiao was puzzled.
A moment later, with another splash, a shadow emerged from the water.
"???"
The sailors looked at the dog in surprise. Seeing that it was holding a huge and fat fish in its mouth, which was about the same size as the dog itself, they didn't know what to say for a moment.
"You can have extra food tonight."
Lu Jian looked at it and saw that this fish was similar to tuna on Earth. The flesh and blood were all red. The meat in the belly part of the fish was extremely thick, and it could be stained with grease just by touching it with your hands.
He used a knife to cut a piece of meat on his back. The red fish meat exuded a coquettish color under the moonlight. Lu Tiao sniffed it, put it into his mouth, and ate it in one bite.
The fresh fish meat with a slight fishy smell of the sea mixed with rich oil coated the tip of the tongue. The meat was firm and had just been fished out of the sea, so even when Lu Tan bit it, the meat was still bouncing.
The fat and tender fish meat has a delicate texture and a slight salty taste. Although Lu Jian doesn't know much about this kind of sashimi cuisine, this fish meat is definitely delicious.
"Is it really delicious?"
Sailors rarely get to eat such big fish. Their usual dinner consists of small fish that can be caught on the beach. On Hedao, even though it is surrounded by the sea, there are still only a few seafood that ordinary people can enjoy.
Ocean fishing is something only wealthy people can afford.
A fish like this, Lu Tiao, is probably not a shallow-water fish. Judging from the rupture of its internal organs and the tightness of its muscles, it should be a species that usually lives in deep-water areas. Ordinary sailors will definitely not be able to eat it.
"This red flesh and blood is terrifying at first sight!"
Some sailors shouted that normal fish have white flesh, but most of them have never seen fish with red flesh.
“It’s really delicious, especially suitable for eating raw.”
Lu Jian cut off another piece of meat from his abdomen. The meat here was lighter in color and as pink as a girl's cheek.
This time he put the meat on the fire and roasted it for a while before eating it.
The grilled fish belly brings out the aroma of oil, and the meat is more tender due to less activity. It can be called the most delicious food Lu Zhan has eaten in Wajima.
"So there is normal food in Wajima..."
Lu Tian couldn't help but raise the ranking of Hedao's delicacies by one level, at least placing it on top of the wasteland and below the Kingdom of Darkness.
Lu Jian cut off the fish head, cut off two pieces of fish flesh, and threw them to Laika.
When the corgi saw the fish head, it immediately began to eat it crazily, leaving its mouth full of blood and making a slurping sound from its throat.
"Eat slowly."
Lu Tan saw that Laika wanted to eat until she showed her true form, so he reminded her.
Finally, a sailor smelled the aroma of grilled fish and couldn't hold it back. He also ordered a piece of fish and ate it, one, two, three. Many sailors on the deck ate the fish, a big piece of fish.
It was quickly swept away, and a happy air filled the deck.
In the distance, on the second floor of the flagship cabin, Amber was watching this scene from the window.
"It's just entertainment for some rough people. What's the difference between eating hair and drinking blood, and a monkey?"
The maid next to her condemned.
Amber stared at the laughing crowd without saying a word, silently turned around and returned to the house.